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Traffic advisory issued in Delhi amid Putin visit: All you need to know

The Delhi police asked commuters to avoid key routes, including Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP, Janpath Road, Firoz Shah Road and Sikandra Road

Traffic advisory issued in Delhi amid Putin visit: All you need to know
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 9:03 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as govt steps up anti-pollution drive

Government ramps up mist spray units, intensifies dust and debris control, and urges citizens to report pollution issues via the MCD-311 app for faster action

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor' as govt steps up anti-pollution drive
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 9:00 AM IST

NIA files chargesheet against 3 more accused in 2024 Gurugram club bombings

Arrested accused were found to be closely associated with foreign-based gangster Randeep Malik and Rohit Godara, a close aide of Canada-based designated terrorist Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar

NIA files chargesheet against 3 more accused in 2024 Gurugram club bombings
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 7:08 AM IST

Women lawyers to take on leadership roles, but barriers persist: Survey

An SCBA survey shows women lawyers keen to lead, yet gender bias, pay gaps, limited mentorship and motherhood pressures continue to restrict equal access to leadership roles

Women lawyers to take on leadership roles, but barriers persist: Survey
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 12:05 AM IST

US officials to visit India next week for bilateral trade talks: Report

A team of officials from the US is expected to visit India next week for talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement, sources said on Thursday.

US officials to visit India next week for bilateral trade talks: Report
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 10:36 PM IST

India saw 265 mn cyber attacks, rising malware threats, says report

Seqrite Lab found ransomware activity peaked in January 2025, with 185 incidents and 1,13,000 detections

India saw 265 mn cyber attacks, rising malware threats, says report
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 10:29 PM IST

No proposal to increase retirement age of judges: Law minister Meghwal

The minister, during question hour, also informed the upper house that 297 posts of high court judges are vacant and 97 cases are under process

No proposal to increase retirement age of judges: Law minister Meghwal
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 9:02 PM IST

Putin arrives in Delhi to deepen India-Russia ties ahead of key summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for Putin this evening to set the tone for the 23rd India-Russia summit talks on Friday

Putin arrives in Delhi to deepen India-Russia ties ahead of key summit
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 8:53 PM IST

MPCB shuts 19 RMC plants in Mumbai region amid pollution violations

The MPCB stated that multiple teams were already conducting physical inspections across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and strict enforcement will continue through the winter months

MPCB shuts 19 RMC plants in Mumbai region amid pollution violations
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 6:41 PM IST

Mizoram ex-Guv Swaraj Kaushal, husband of late Sushma Swaraj, dies at 73

Kaushal, husband of late BJP veteran Sushma Swaraj, was the father of New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj.

Mizoram ex-Guv Swaraj Kaushal, husband of late Sushma Swaraj, dies at 73
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 5:42 PM IST

SC directs states to deploy more staff to support BLOs on SIR duty

Amid reports of multiple BLO deaths during the electoral roll revision, the Supreme Court ordered states to deploy additional staff and consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis to reduce hardships

SC directs states to deploy more staff to support BLOs on SIR duty
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 3:50 PM IST

Taking photos of woman not engaged in 'private act' won't be voyeurism: SC

A two-judge bench of Justices N Kotiswar Singh and Manmohan made the observation and discharged a man, accused of intimidating the complainant by photographing and recording her on his phone

Taking photos of woman not engaged in 'private act' won't be voyeurism: SC
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 3:31 PM IST

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: FM moves Health Security se National Security Cess Bill in Lok Sabha

Parliament Winter Session Day 4 LIVE Updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: FM moves Health Security se National Security Cess Bill in Lok Sabha
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

Projects worth ₹5,700 cr sanctioned for northeast under PM-DevINE: Scindia

Scindia, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, termed the initiative the "most important scheme of the ministry"

Projects worth ₹5,700 cr sanctioned for northeast under PM-DevINE: Scindia
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 2:51 PM IST

Shivakumar clarifies on Delhi visit, rejects meeting Congress top brass

Accusing the media of 'creating news' that has 'no strength', Shivakumar, who is also the Congress state unit chief said, 'Every day is good news for us'

Shivakumar clarifies on Delhi visit, rejects meeting Congress top brass
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Over 1,000 people to be evacuated after gas leak from mines in J'khand

A woman allegedly died on Wednesday, while 12 people fell sick after carbon monoxide leaked from such mines in different places of Kenduadih Basti

Over 1,000 people to be evacuated after gas leak from mines in J'khand
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 2:39 PM IST

India must adopt zero tolerance for child marriage: Minister Annapurna Devi

The minister urged states, civil society groups, and community leaders to unite with an "unwavering commitment" to eliminate the practice

India must adopt zero tolerance for child marriage: Minister Annapurna Devi
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 2:28 PM IST

IndiGo Madinah-Hyderabad flight diverted to Ahmedabad following bomb threat

The flight landed safely at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here around 12:30 pm, and all passengers and crew were deboarded

IndiGo Madinah-Hyderabad flight diverted to Ahmedabad following bomb threat
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 2:03 PM IST

Goods train derails at Panvel station near Mumbai, railway traffic hit

Due to the derailment, the movement of trains on the Mumbai-Goa and Mumbai-Panvel-Karjat routes was affected, the officials said

Goods train derails at Panvel station near Mumbai, railway traffic hit
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 1:53 PM IST

SC grants 1 week interim protection to petitioners facing demolition in UP

The bench said it is granting interim protection for a week considering that partial demolition has already been affected

SC grants 1 week interim protection to petitioners facing demolition in UP
Updated On : 04 Dec 2025 | 1:34 PM IST